M74 closures causing delays for motorists across Glasgow this morning

Diversions are in place but the build-up of traffic from the closure of the M74 southbound link road is having a knock-on effect across routes as the final phase of the M8/M74/M73 upgrade gets started.

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Transport Scotland project sponsor Graeme Reid said: “These works are critical to allow the new and upgraded roads to be connected to the existing network and can only now take place following the opening of the new M8 which provides greater capacity on the required diversion route.”

“We would like to thank people for their patience whilst these vital works are undertaken and ask them to plan their journeys in advance by visiting the Transport Scotland and Traffic Scotland websites and, if possible, avoid the areas affected.”